DOZENS of volunteers are wanted at Warrington to become “Digital Champions” – helping local people to boost their computer literacy.
The borough council and a number of partner organisations want to recruit volunteers to help the estimated 19,000 adults across the borough who have no internet access at home – or lack the basic skills they need to make the most of the web.
Cllr Hitesh Patel, the council’s lead member for communications, said: “Our new Digital Champions won’t need to be IT experts. They’ll need basic online skills and good communication skills, a passion for helping others to get online and the patience to answer questions. And they’ll need to be able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of five hours between January and May next year.
“In return they’ll receive full support and training, a certificate and experience that will enhance their CV. But most importantly of all, they’ll have the satisfaction that comes from helping other people make a difference to their lives.”
The scheme is being run by a group of agencies in Warrington, including the council, Golden Gates Housing Trust, LiveWire and Warrington Voluntary Action, in partnership with digital charity Go ON UK.
Volunteers will be able to sign up online between October 14 and November 22 via Warrington Voluntary Action’s website, www.warringtonva.org.uk.
DOZENS of volunteers are wanted at Warrington to become “Digital
Champions” – helping local people to boost their computer literacy.
Volunteer digital champions wanted
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
